The Industry Forum Ltd, 20 St Andrew Street, EC4A 3AG, London
info@industry-forum.org
+44 (0)20 7434 0090
The Industry Forum Ltd, 20 St Andrew Street, EC4A 3AG, London

Oliver Patel

Consulting Associate at Industry Forum and Manager, UCL European Institute

Oliver is the Manager of the UCL European Institute, and leads on public policy engagement, partnerships, research strategy, operations, and finance.

Oliver is also a Consulting Associate at the Industry Forum and is an experienced policy researcher, writer, public speaker, and media commentator. He publishes widely on a range of policy areas, especially digital regulation, including data protection, cross-border data flows, AI policy and governance, and intermediary liability. Oliver also specialises in UK/EU politics and Brexit.

Previously, Oliver worked as a Researcher at both UCL Grand Challenges and the UCL Constitution Unit. He has also worked in Nesta's policy and research team, as well as the House of Commons office of Chuka Umunna MP. Oliver holds an MSc in Philosophy and Public Policy (distinction) from LSE.